What are the most important things you've done this past year for your personal and professional growth?

I'm interested in what activities or resources have really helped you discover your passions or have allowed you to make significant personal or professional growth.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Armstrong on July 4, 2011 at 10:37am

Steve, thank you!

 

My students write the articles and take the pictures.  I've been doing the layout so far, but I'd really like to teach my students to do this next year.  The first issue took 3-4 hours to complete, but I can do it now in about 90 minutes or less.

Permalink Reply by Norbert Kiprop Boruett on August 1, 2011 at 11:02pm
This a great site to share with fellow teachers.I have tried a number of things from the google educational applications and have help teachers use Moodle and twitter and facebook
Permalink Reply by Julie Cobb on August 4, 2011 at 9:54am
Twitter has been my source recently. I had been toying with PLN idea for about a year but this summer my professional growth opportunities have increased dramatically. I know several friends who are likely tired of my "sharing" so much. I am so excited to continue to learn and am really looking forward to this year. I have 2 co-teachers who are going to start their own PLN journeys as part of their required professional growth plan.
Permalink Reply by Steve Hargadon on August 4, 2011 at 10:06am

Terrific.  I'm curious to watch 1) how Google + impacts Twitter, and 2) if Twitter is robust enough for long-term PD versus a network with forum discussions, etc.  Thanks!

Permalink Reply by alejandra cabrera on January 17, 2012 at 7:23am

I am getting a degree in Enlgish teaching on line.  I have studied linguistics. 

Permalink Reply by Kaye A Eddie on February 13, 2012 at 4:29pm

 I have started taking college classes that will lead to a technology endorsement. This the the most important thing that I have done in several years as far as professional growth. The first class has forced me to join arenas that I would not have considered before, such as blogging. I have also been introduced to Web 2.0 tools that I would not have tried otherwise. I am especially excited about using story-bird, to help encourage the students to write for fun.

  My most significant personal growth has come from teaching an early morning religion class. I am teaching Old Testament to 15 and 16 year old students who voluntarily come at 6 am, one hour before school starts. Professionally I teach K-5 in the library, so teaching older students is a nice change for me. Having self motivated students is a nice change for me also. Aside from the spiritual uplift, the Old Testament has some of the most compelling stories ever written and delving into them more deeply has made me feel a connection with all of the "people of the book". This refers to Jews, Christians  and Muslims. Thanks for giving me this chance to share. I would love to know what you think of my activities. 

Permalink Reply by Steve Hargadon on February 14, 2012 at 9:15am

Great!  I taught a similar class for several years (LDS seminary?) and had great experiences.

Permalink Reply by Елена Григорук on February 16, 2012 at 10:06pm

Hello, Steve!

I attended courses  Oxford Quality, created my on-line courses and tried to work out my site,

but I myself have a lack of knowlege in IT

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Barker on February 26, 2012 at 5:28pm

I have begun blogging both through a personal blog and as an educator.  I was initially surprised that the writing did not come as easily as I would have thought.   I have much more understanding now for my students during writing lessons.  As I pursue new literacies in my Graduate students, I have also been learning how to effectively use Google Reader to have important interests of mine find me rather than vice versa.   I love learning and just wish there was more time in a day!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hargadon on February 28, 2012 at 8:04am

Jennifer--I completely empathize with both feelings:  the work of writing, and the excitement of learning!  :)

Permalink Reply by Alice Keeler on February 28, 2012 at 8:22am

I have found blogging to be one of the most important things that I do.  I'm glad you are keeping separate blogs so that you have focus.  It seems feast or famine. Sometimes I have 3 good blog post ideas in a row and other times I'll go over a month without blogging.  Good luck, it's worth it!

Permalink Reply by Елена Григорук on February 28, 2012 at 8:19am

I have started e-learning  classes . This is the the most important thing that I have done this year as far as professional growth. My  first site helps me  in it . I have also been introduced to Web 2.0 tools that I would not have tried otherwise.

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